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beside
/bɪˈsaɪd/
[/bɪˈsaɪd/]
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Beginnerpreposition
Definition
At the side of; next to someone or something.
Example
Sit beside me.
Sit beside me.
Etymology
From Old English 'be sidan', meaning 'by the side'.
How & Where It’s Used
Do not confuse with 'besides', which means 'in addition'.